On behalf of the trucking industry and transport-related organisations, the Road Transport Forum is coordinating a one-day political summit in the lead-up to Election 2017.
The Election 2017 Transport Summit will look at the role of government in transport and is to be held in the Amokura Gallery at Te Papa in Wellington on Tuesday 22 August 2017.
A panel discussion featuring spokespeople from the major political parties will examine the issues of resilience and vulnerability, technology and innovation, and sustainability in transport.
This is an opportunity for members of the transport industry to hear from and quiz the politicians on the issues affecting it in the lead-up to polling day.
There will be opportunities to ask questions from the floor and to chat with the politicians over lunch.
Registrations are available at www.transportsummit.org.nz. The cost is $115.00 per person and includes morning tea and lunch.
Summit stakeholders include; the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, NZ Shipping Federation, Bus and Coach Association, Motor Trade Association, Ports Association, Taxi Federation, NZ Heavy Haulage Association, Automobile Association, Motor Industry Association, Imported Motor Vehicle Association and the Maritime Union of NZ.
